Belgium
23 tonnes of cocaine seized in Europe's biggest haul
"The enormous amount of cocaine would have brought in several billion euros (dollars) in street sales," the customs office said in a statement.
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EU tells five countries to codify anti-racism law
Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Poland and Sweden were told to"fully transpose" into national law the EU rules that criminalise "serious manifestations of racism and xenophobia".
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Family seeks justice for Lumumba, DR Congo's murdered hero
Aged just 35, the charismatic hero of Belgian Congo's independence was assassinated 60 years ago in a plot linked to the fledgling nation's colonial master.
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Beijing bars arrivals from UK, Belgium due to second COVID-19 waves
COVID-19 first emerged in central China late last year, but Beijing has largely brought its own outbreak under control through tight travel restrictions and stringent health measures for anyone entering the country.
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Europe's coronavirus infections top 11 million
Still reeling from a deadly shooting spree in the streets of Vienna on Monday evening, Austria went into partial lockdown while Greece shut down major cities.
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In locked-down Belgium, books are 'essential'
The open bookshops in Belgium are in marked contrast to the country's big neighbour France, where the government's decision to close beloved book stores has caused an uproar.
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Belgian king meets once-hidden half-sister for first time
Former king Albert II had been forced to undergo a DNA test in 2019 following a long drawn-out battle with the woman who had insisted for years she was his daughter.
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Belgian king expresses deep regret for colonial past in Congo
The DRC achieved independence in 1960 after the Central African country had been a Belgian colony for 52 years. Millions of Congolese are estimated to have died between 1885 and 1908 after King Leopold II declared it his personal property.
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Belgium reopens cold case on possible link to Madeleine McCann suspect
Carola Titze, 16, was found dead with her body mutilated in July 1996 in a resort town on the Belgian coast.
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Mertens surprises Halep to take Qatar Open title
The world number 21 won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, despite being outclassed in the first set, overcoming an eight-minute medical timeout for back pain, and losing 18 consecutive points at one point in the second set.
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National strike brings Belgium to standstill
The strike, called by three unions, severely disrupted the country's public transport, particularly in Brussels, where a meeting of NATO ministers was set to take place.
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Belgium to take in ex-Ivory Coast president Gbagbo
Laurent Gbagbo, now 73, was the first former head of state ever to stand trial at the ICC.
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70 arrested in Brussels during 'yellow vest' protest
The area housing European institutions including the offices of the European Commission and the European Parliament was sealed off as a precautionary measure.
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President Ramaphosa to visit France, Belgium
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
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Burundi accuses Belgium of ordering hit on independence hero
A government statement said Belgium was the ‘true backer of the assassination of Rwagasore’, in the first direct accusation over the murder by Bujumbura.
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Belgium beat England to secure third place finish
A fourth-minute goal from Thomas Meunier and an 82nd minute Eden Hazard strike earned Belgium the victory and the third-place.
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#WorldCup Day 31: What to look out for
England take on Belgium in the third and fourth place playoff.
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France beat Belgium to #WorldCup final
Samuel Umtiti's headed goal in the 51st minute was enough to send France through to the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday.
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Belgium hold off Brazil in thriller to reach semis
A Fernandinho own goal and brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike, after Thiago Silva had hit the post for Brazil, earned Belgium a date with neighbours France in St Petersburg on Tuesday, their second trip to the last four at a World Cup after 1986.
